Changes to the Federal Rules of Procedure

The Drug and Device Law Blog has a guest post explaining expected changes to the Federal Rules of Procedure that will dramatically change how time is calculated in litigation in federal court. If you are an attorney with a case in federal court, you really need to read this post.

One interesting tidbit that will be a blow to courier services and lawyers looking for a very petty advantage: the deletion of the rule that provided extra time if service was effectuated by U.S. Mail rather than by hand delivery.

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